Quick Transmigration: The Green Tea Mistress's Guide to Seduction - A Master's Handbook

The spring hunt is scheduled for February.

At the beginning of spring, prey in the mountains are at their most active.

Of course, before anyone went to the royal hunting grounds, a special team had already conducted a thorough search. Most of the ferocious beasts had been driven out of the hunting area, and the remaining beasts were those that had been released into the enclosure, which were only good for appearance and had no killing power.

Spring hunting is a significant event, and it is impossible to allow any major safety hazards.

Xie Qingyu traveled with Prince Shen by carriage this time. Their belongings were delivered two days in advance. Even Changfeng and Xinping arrived two days earlier with their luggage.

Not only Prince Shen's residence, but all the other princes, including the Emperor, had their luggage sent ahead.

The advantage is that when they arrive at their destination, they can go directly back to their tents in each prefecture to rest.

It was still a bit cold in early spring, especially in the outdoor tents, so charcoal fires were lit in each tent.

Xie Qingyu rested in Prince Shen's tent, while Prince Shen had already gone to the imperial court.

King Shen returned shortly afterward.

“Everyone is here. It will start in about fifteen minutes. You will follow me in a moment,” said Prince Shen.

These past few days, Prince Shen has taken the time to teach Xie Qingyu how to draw a bow and shoot arrows, and it has been quite effective; at least her posture is very impressive.

"it is good."

"And..." Shen Wang's expression was serious as he whispered a few words into Xie Qingyu's ear.

"..."

"Isn't this too risky?" Xie Qingyu's expression didn't change when she heard what Shen Wang said, but she asked with some concern.

"It's alright, we're all on the same side. Accidents are common in hunting grounds, so just remember to make a show of it. You won't get hurt." Prince Shen had been laying down his hands for so long, but he hadn't expected to use them at this time. He just didn't want to wait any longer.

"Hmm." Xie Qingyu got up and straightened her clothes. Xinping's craftsmanship was excellent; the riding outfit she wore was made to her size, making her look tall and capable.

Prince Shen looked at it and then took out a cloak. "Riding clothes are usually made a little thinner, so you won't be cold when you start moving around. Put on the cloak now."

"I won't wear it, it's inappropriate." Xie Qingyu reached out to stop him. "No maid in any household wears a cloak."

The gold-threaded cloak was clearly not something a maid would wear, which only made people think.

Shen Wang stopped moving. "Please bear with it a little longer."

Judging that it was about time, Xie Qingyu followed Prince Shen out.

Having shed their heavy winter clothes, the field is now filled with people in riding and archery gear, all looking capable and energetic, making one feel much younger as well.

The emperor probably liked this kind of atmosphere the most.

"These young people look so energetic and spirited. Looking at them reminds me of my own youth."

“Your Majesty is in the prime of your life,” one of the ministers hurriedly said.

Next came the agreement from several senior officials.

"Alright, we're all getting on in years, we have to accept it. Let's see which family's young man will win the lottery today." As the Emperor's words fell.

With a long whistle from the guard, the prize game was released into the hunting grounds.

Several horses charged forward first, followed closely by the people behind them.

Xie Qingyu steered her horse and followed Shen Wang into the forest. Once inside, Shen Wang immediately led her to a spot on horseback, and with a "whoosh," the horse galloped away.

Before Xie Qingyu could react, Shen Wang's arrow had already pinned a white dove to a tree.

Prince Shen dismounted, picked up the white dove, and handed it to Xie Qingyu, saying, "Take it back to report, and let Changliu accompany you."

King Shen handed the bow to Xie Qingyu, who was already carrying the quiver on her back.

The race against time was crucial, so Xie Qingyu didn't say anything and immediately rode back, with Changliu following behind her.

They wasted almost no time, making perfect use of it.

On the open ground, seeing Xie Qingyu return holding a white dove with the winning symbol, he immediately blew his whistle.

The whistle blew, and the winner was decided.

"This year it's a woman! What skill!" The Emperor saw the person on horseback from afar, but he didn't know who she was or where she came from.

"May the nation prosper!"

"May the nation prosper!"

One after another, the ministers said.

All eyes were on Xie Qingyu.

Some astute observers had already deduced from Changliu, who was following behind her, that she must be from the Prince Shen's residence.

When they were still some distance from the imperial carriage, Xie Qingyu stopped and dismounted.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Xie Qingyu held up the white dove, which was then taken away by an eunuch from the emperor's side and placed on a tray to be presented to the emperor.

"Very good, very good! You're truly a woman who's just as capable as any man. Which family are you from?"

The emperor's eyes were filled with admiration for Xie Qingyu.

"This servant is Xie Qingyu, a maid from the Prince Shen's mansion."

"From the Prince Shen's residence?" the emperor repeated. "Xie Qingyu?"

"Yes, Your Majesty." Xie Qingyu didn't understand the intriguing meaning in the Emperor's tone, but simply replied.

"It looks like a good one. No wonder the Fifth Prince didn't want any other reward." As soon as the Emperor said this, the surrounding ministers looked at each other, not knowing what he meant.

However, Xie Qingyu comes from the Prince Shen's mansion, so regardless of the circumstances, it was the Prince Shen's mansion that stepped in this time.

It's no use just sticking your neck out.

The emperor, of course, didn't care what others thought. He carefully examined Xie Qingyu; she was outstanding in appearance and skilled in martial arts.

He felt that Luo Qingran's behavior had mistreated the Fifth Prince, and that the next Princess Shen should make it up to him.

Who knew that when he returned from his mission, he refused the reward and instead told him that he wanted to marry a maidservant as a princess.

He was furious. As a prince, even if he was ill, he could freely choose the daughters of the ministers outside, let alone a maid.

To everyone's surprise, King Shen did not refute him, but simply stood there silently, looking at him with red eyes.

It softened his heart instantly, as if he saw himself as a child, bullied and waiting in the Imperial Study for him to vent his anger.

The emperor softened at the time, but still did not agree, only saying that he could have at most one concubine.

Unexpectedly, Prince Shen turned and left, leaving behind only the words, "A concubine is fine, anyway, he will never marry a principal wife and ruin someone else's innocent daughter."

Because of this incident, Lao Wu didn't smile at him for several days.

Today, he finally saw the maid who had made the fifth prince throw a tantrum at him after so long.

"Did you hunt this white dove yourself?" The emperor asked, looking at the quiver of arrows behind her.

Xie Qingyu nodded, without a trace of guilt.

"Very well, you've won the jackpot today, you're quite capable. Tell me, what kind of reward do you want?"

Reward?

Xie Qingyu was stunned, before she could speak.

"Father, may I speak about her reward?" Prince Shen came from the direction of the hunting grounds, dismounted, and quickly stood next to Xie Qingyu before speaking.

"Although you are from the Prince Shen's mansion..." The Emperor began, but before he could finish his sentence, a sharp arrow came straight at Prince Shen from behind.